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Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

You do realize Andrew Luck has already been in several national commercials? And at least one international one for FIFA?

I have not seen him in one. I have seen RGIII in dozens of them. I am in D.C. right now in the middle of this Frankenstorm. All of my appointments are cancelled and the ones I had for Wednesday are under a blizzard alert.... So, I see RGIII a lot here and even more in Texas....

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I have noticed that the trade deadling has been moved back because of the storm. Does anyone think we will be a player in this? If management thinks we have a chance to make the playoffs, won't they be active in trying to get some players to help? The same goes if they think we have no chance. Won't they try to trade a couple of the vets we have left for more draft picks or players they think might help down the road? What does it say if they do nothing?

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

HEY! Y'all should leave my team out of this. The only thing rookie QBs are good for is the chance to knock them around or down and teach them to be preoccupied with blitzing linebackers.

Why do the things that we treasure most, slip away in time
Till to the music we grow deaf, to God's beauty blind
Why do the things that connect us slowly pull us apart?
Till we fall away in our own darkness, a stranger to our own hearts
And life itself, rushing over me
Life itself, the wind in black elms,
Life itself in your heart and in your eyes, I can't make it without you

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

Watching the Redskins yesterday, I wouldn't call their system a gimmick. It is option football, and while that is not normally "in fashion" in the pros if you have the skills it can be effective. RGIII is damn good at the play action and that froze our defenders in their tracks quite often. I thought we'd have better chances to put some real NFL hits on him, but that's hard to do when you have to account for multiple options of the the backfield. I continue to be amazed by the popularity of an empty backfield because of the way that limits a QB's options. (Needless to say, that's one of Bruce Arians' "gimmicks" that I don't miss - 3rd and three and he calls for a play with an empty backfield? I guess we aren't going to even attempt to keep the defense honest.)

Other than the CB's meltdown/ ejection, I thought the Redskins looked well-coached but outmanned. Shanahan and Haslett know what they're doing. But they lack quality personnel, especially on the defensive side of the ball. And wow, their receivers heard a lot of footsteps and knew some big hits were coming. It was like all of their receivers turned into Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow at once with all of those drops.

Why do the things that we treasure most, slip away in time
Till to the music we grow deaf, to God's beauty blind
Why do the things that connect us slowly pull us apart?
Till we fall away in our own darkness, a stranger to our own hearts
And life itself, rushing over me
Life itself, the wind in black elms,
Life itself in your heart and in your eyes, I can't make it without you

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I have noticed that the trade deadling has been moved back because of the storm. Does anyone think we will be a player in this? If management thinks we have a chance to make the playoffs, won't they be active in trying to get some players to help? The same goes if they think we have no chance. Won't they try to trade a couple of the vets we have left for more draft picks or players they think might help down the road? What does it say if they do nothing?

I think we already made our big trade for the year. Just sucks that he has struggled to stay healthy.

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I have not seen him in one. I have seen RGIII in dozens of them. I am in D.C. right now in the middle of this Frankenstorm. All of my appointments are cancelled and the ones I had for Wednesday are under a blizzard alert.... So, I see RGIII a lot here and even more in Texas....

WAIT

You see a lot of RG3 in DC (home of the Redskins) and in Texas (where his college Baylor is located)? NO WAY!

Ads I see RG3 in are all Subway commercials. Luck was in the Fifa commercial and I believe a Nike commercial

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I am in D.C. right now in the middle of this Frankenstorm. All of my appointments are cancelled and the ones I had for Wednesday are under a blizzard alert....

I know you drive us a little crazy sometimes but keep it safe out there on the road.

You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I have noticed that the trade deadling has been moved back because of the storm. Does anyone think we will be a player in this? If management thinks we have a chance to make the playoffs, won't they be active in trying to get some players to help? The same goes if they think we have no chance. Won't they try to trade a couple of the vets we have left for more draft picks or players they think might help down the road? What does it say if they do nothing?

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

I don't dislike Griffin. I do dislike being told the Colts made a wrong decision, because not only has it only been 8 weeks and not enough time to even come close to making that proclamation... but more importantly, Luck has shown no reason thus far to warrant the notion that he was anything less than the top pick in this draft.

I also look at both players' situations and recognize what they are --- one is being put through a very steep learning curve and shouldering a ton of responsibility (and he's doing it), while the other has had a system "catered" to his strengths to "help" him look better earlier. I also recognize a few chinks in RG3's armor that I think will have repercussions later on. He's a very strong QB prospect however, he will always be entertaining and put up big numbers.

I still believe 100% however that the Colts have the best long-term answer and are doing things the right way, which is also not the easy way. They're throwing Luck out there and giving him as much as he can handle, which I feel will pay dividends down the road when Luck is better prepared.

That's just my honest opinion. I do look forward to watching both players from here on out. But I'm Colts Blue through and through so Luck is my guy.

Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 10-30-2012 at 09:40 AM.

There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

This is the first week since the GB game that I thought Luck played played like the number one overall pick in the draft. And I definitely liked what I saw in this game from him.

It seems we've decide to have the Ace package (2 TE's) as our main offensive package, and our offense has been a lot more consistent. We absolutely killed the titans in the run game utilizing that formation. WHEN we're able to run the ball consistently, and Luck is able to convert 3rd and 5 as opposed to 3rd and 9, he looks a lot more comfortable. (as would any QB not named Manning or Brady--they dont' need a run game lol) I also think Luck feels more comfortable throwing to TE's in the middle of the field as opposed to WR's outside of the hash and near the sidelines.

He still has a tendency to turn the ball over a little bit (that INT was just BAD and he fumbled, but it was recovered by the Colts) but he also has a tendency to make the ugliest play possible--and convert a key 3rd down. He definitely has a lot of Big Ben in him, and I mean that as a compliment.

Luck may not put up the guady stats that a lot of QB's put up, but he will definitely win close games.

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Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

The INT was a misread, and the announcer even noted that it looked like Wayne had confusion from the defender's pressure and broke the route on Luck as he released it. So ya it looked bad, but it was probably actually a mistake on Wayne, who cut outside after he was supposed to cut inside.

There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

Go to the :45 sec mark, you can see what I'm talkin' 'bout, Wayne jumped outside instead of following his initial cut inside. When Luck released it, Wayne was cutting in. It's hard to see from that highlight, but during hte game they cut back afterwards and showed Wayne showing hesitation before he jumped outside.

Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 10-30-2012 at 11:22 AM.

There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

RGIII may be getting more hype in DC than Luck in Indy (I live in DC not Indy so not sure about this) but there are two clear reasons why.

1.) Redskins fans are more passionate than Colts fans. If Colts fans had a Dan Snyder situation the team would have moved to LA years ago.

2.) DC and the surrounding area has a huge black population that is still somewhat bitter than the Redskins were the last franchise to integrate and let black players join the team. So it means a lot to them to have a black quarterback with HOF potential leading the Redskins, sort of carrying on the Doug Williams legacy but on a bigger scale.

Re: Luck vs Griffin - let it begin.

RGIII may be getting more hype in DC than Luck in Indy (I live in DC not Indy so not sure about this) but there are two clear reasons why.

1.) Redskins fans are more passionate than Colts fans. If Colts fans had a Dan Snyder situation the team would have moved to LA years ago.

2.) DC and the surrounding area has a huge black population that is still somewhat bitter than the Redskins were the last franchise to integrate and let black players join the team. So it means a lot to them to have a black quarterback with HOF potential leading the Redskins, sort of carrying on the Doug Williams legacy but on a bigger scale.

I think 1. is about right although Irsay is no peach as an owner either. Afterall, we shipped Manning out of town and he looks like he might be an MVP again.
I'm not sure I buy 2. Most of what I have heard is from white broadcasters and writers.... You might be right in the local area but RGIII is a national phenom.....